Resource Equity - Rethinking Resource Politics and Entering Backyards Published: 6 November 2013 The predominant models of growth are completely misleading. The authors therefore are calling for a new approach that is "Rethinking Everything" that is linked with resource politics. By Cathrin Klenck and Lennart Kümper-Schlake
Reflection on the Future Workshop in Bangkok Published: 6 November 2013 The production and distribution of natural resources are complex and multi-level. The participants of the Bangkok Future Workshop therefore discussed difficulties and solutions for the commons. By Naw Ei Ei Min and Chol Bunnag
Improving Transparency and Compliance of China's Extractive Industry Published: 6 November 2013 Resource-rich but low-income countries often lack a sustained and equitable development. Now an initiative for the extractive industry aims to support governments with new policies and practice. By Ting Xu
Afghanistan Resources: Governance Problems and Impacts Published: 6 November 2013 Water as a main natural resource is severely stressed in Afghanistan, as many other natural resources in the country. Yet the economy is too weak to overcome current and future challenges. By Mohammad Tawab Stanikzai
Mining in Afghanistan Published: 6 November 2013 Afghanistan is abundantly rich in natural resources. Although the country is facing a lot of problems, mining could have the potential to be a driver of poverty reduction and economic growth. By Saeeda Gouhari
Land Grabs in the Black Earth: Ukrainian Oligarchs and International Investors Published: 30 October 2013 Ukrainian agro-holdings and foreign corporations are currently seizing massive amounts of Ukraine’s agricultural land. They are dominating the market, leaving almost no space for small and medium farmers. By Christina Plank
Nature, Inc.? Published: 19 September 2013 As old methods have lost credibility, some governments, economists and international institutions like the UN Environment Programme have adopted a new approach, based on the view that nature is an “ecosystem service” provider. In doing so, they have shifted the onus of addressing environmental risk onto the private sector and market-based mechanisms. By Barbara Unmüßig
Afghanistan’s Economic Transition in the Making?:Community Perspectives from Aynak and Hajigak Mining Sites Published: 8 September 2013 The mining sector offers a good opportunity to invite investment and generate revenues for the development of a diversified economy and to work on improving relations between the Afghan state and its citizens.
Greece in the German Election Debate Published: 6 September 2013 One of the most hotly debated issues in the run-up to Germany’s federal election due to be held on 22 September, is the future of Greece. Unfortunately, it is the terrible sound of populism, which dominates, and there are hardly any voices of reason to soothe our ears. By Nikos Chrysoloras
Transparent, Accountable and Sustainable Governance of Natural Resources Published: 28 May 2013 In recognition of growing importance of the natural resources, in particular the extractive sector, in future economy of Afghanistan, the Civil Society Natural Resources Monitoring Network (CSNRMN) called upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan for more meaningful and constructive engagement between the government and the civil society and local communities.
